Public Comment

Public Comment

Item I

Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Item II

Approval of Minutes

Item IV

Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report

Item III

Committee Reports

Item V

Non-Legislative Business
All Council Sympathy Katherine Wallace
All Council Sympathy Robert E. Brown
Harlee Best Wishes Apostle Thomas Wesley Weeks, Sr. 75th Birthday
Oliver Recognize Veterans Day
Shabazz Sympathy Jamil Burrell

Item VI

Legislative Business
GRAY
#4878 A Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 19-018 to Rezone
the Parcel of Land Located at 700 Lea Boulevard from R-2 (One-Family
Detached Dwellings and One-Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to R-5-A-1
(Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses) Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. This Resolution schedules a public hearing on December 10, 2020
at 6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed rezoning of the parcel of land known as 700
Lea Boulevard from a zoning classification of R-2 (One-Family Detached
Dwellings and One-Family Semi-Detached Dwellings) to a zoning classification
of R-5-A-1 (Low-Medium Density Apartment Houses). Due to the outbreak of the
COVID-19 virus, this public hearing will be conducted virtually to maintain
social distancing and to keep all constituents safe. The instructions to access the
public hearing will be included on the agenda for the December 10, 2020 Council
meeting.
OLIVER
#4879 A Resolution Requesting the Delaware General Assembly to Enact Legislation
Exempting the City of Wilmington from the Delaware Code’s Preemption that
Prohibits the City from Enacting Proposed Gun Registration Legislation
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution requests the Delaware General Assembly to enact
legislation exempting the City of Wilmington from the Delaware Code’s
preemption that prohibits the City from enacting proposed gun registration
legislation.
HARLEE
#4857 Ord. 20-044 Rezone Sixteen Parcels of Land Located within the Area Generally
Bounded by Madison and Justison Streets, the Amtrak Railroad
Corridor, I-95, and the City’s Southern Boundary from W-2
(Waterfront Manufacturing/Commercial) Zoning Classification to
W-4 (Waterfront Residential/Commercial) Zoning Classification
(Public Hearing – 3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance rezones sixteen parcels of land located within the area
generally bounded by Madison and Justison Streets, the Amtrak Railroad
Corridor, I-95, and the City’s southern boundary (being Tax Parcel Nos. 26-
042.00-003; 26-042.00-005; 26-042.00-023; 26-049.00-002; 26-049.00-016; 26-
049.00-018; 26-049.00-019; 26-049.00-020; 26-049.00-021; 26-049.00-022; 26-
049.00-032; 26-049.00-036; 26-049.00-037; 26-049.00-040; 26-056.00-010; 26-
056.00-016, respectively) from a zoning classification of W-2 (Waterfront
Manufacturing/Commercial) to a zoning classification of W-4 (Waterfront
Residential/Commercial).
#4880 A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant
Application to the American Lung Association of Delaware to Support the
Department’s Tobacco Prevention and Anti-Vaping Program
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation’s
grant application to the American Lung Association of Delaware and the
Department’s acceptance of $8,000.00 in grant funds awarded. The funds will be
used to support the Department’s Tobacco Prevention and Anti-Vaping Program.
No local matching funds are required.
#4881 A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Acceptance of
Grant Funds from the Delaware Community Foundation to Support the
Department’s Code, Play, and Create Program
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to
accept $6,000.00 in grant funds awarded by the Delaware Community
Foundation to support the Department’s Code, Play, and Create Program, which
teaches children residing in the City how to code/program and problem-solve.
No local matching funds are required.
#4882 A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Acceptance of
Grant Funds from FitLot, Inc. and AARP to Support an AARP Sponsored
Outdoor Fitness Park located in Holloway/Compton Park
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to
accept $4,010.00 in grant funds from the non-profit organizations FitLot, Inc. and
the American Association of Retired Persons to support the construction of an
AARP Sponsored Outdoor Fitness Park at Holloway/Compton Park. No local
matching funds are required.
#4883 A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant
Application to the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control for Funds Allocated Pursuant to the 2020 Outdoor
Recreation, Parks and Trails Grant Program for Improvements to Cool Spring
Park
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation’s
grant application to the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control for funds allocated pursuant to the 2020 Outdoor
Recreation, Parks and Trails Grant Program in the amount of $100,000.00. The
funds will be used for improvements to Cool Spring Park. An eighty percent
(80%) match of the total project cost is required.
#4884 A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant
Application to the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control for Funds Allocated Pursuant to the 2020 Outdoor
Recreation, Parks and Trails Grant Program for Improvements to Johnston Park
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation’s
grant application to the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control for funds allocated pursuant to the 2020 Outdoor
Recreation, Parks and Trails Grant Program in the amount of $100,000.00. The
funds will be used for improvements to Johnston Park. A sixty-seven percent
(67%) match of the total project cost is required.
#4885 A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Acceptance
of Grant Funds Obtained through the State of Delaware Criminal Justice
Council’s Grant Application to the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency, a
Component of the Office of Justice Programs within the United States
Department of Justice, to Support the Department’s Wilmington Youth
Leadership Incubator Program
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to
accept $1,000,000.00 in grant funds requested by the State of Delaware Criminal
Justice Council from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, a
Component of the Office of Justice Programs within the United States Department
of Justice, in order to provide funding to the Department for its Wilmington Youth
Leadership Incubator Program for the next five (5) years commencing in
Fiscal Year 2020. No local matching funds are required.
JOHNSON
Rev. 1
#4833 Sub. 1 Ord. 20-034 Amend Chapter 35 of the City Code to Create a Citizen Complaint
Review Board (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review
and approval. This Substitute Ordinance amends the City Code by creating a
Citizen Complaint Review Board authorized to investigate citizen complaints
against law enforcement officers employed by the Wilmington Police Department,
make reports of those investigations and recommend practice changes to the
extent consistent with the current law as it exists now or may be amended in the
future. The Substitute Ordinance will have a fiscal impact because the Board will
require a budget to carry out its duties, but the amount or nature of the budgetary
needs of the Board is not known.
FREEL
#4886 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code to Reduce the Number of
Floating Days for City Employees (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends Section 40-332.1 of the City Code to reduce the
number of floating days for City employees from two (2) floating days to one (1)
floating day.
#4869 Ord. 20-048 Authorize and Approve an Agreement Between the City of
Wilmington and Paymentus Corporation for an Online Payment
Processing and Bill Presentment System (Contract 21017DFPS)
(3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution an agreement (the
“Agreement”) with Paymentus Corporation for an online payment processing
and bill presentment system. The Agreement is for a period of three (3) years
commencing on the date of its execution, with the possibility of three (3)
extensions of one (1) year thereafter on the same terms and conditions.
#4873 Ord. 20-050 Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract
20033PW Between the City of Wilmington and Allan Myers, L.P.
for Street Paving (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) oneyear
extension options to extend Contract 20033PW – Street Paving Phase IX
between the City of Wilmington and Allan Myers, L.P.
#4874 Ord. 20-051 Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract
20032PW Between the City of Wilmington and Diamond
Materials, LLC for Concrete Improvements (3rd & Final Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) one-year
extension options to extend Contract 20032PW – Concrete Improvements –
between the City of Wilmington and Diamond Materials, LLC.
DIXON
#4887 A Resolution Approving the Department of Planning and Development’s Grant
Application to the Delaware Department of State, Division of Historical and
Cultural Affairs, to Continue the City’s Historic Preservation Planning Program
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Planning and
Development’s grant application to the Delaware Department of State, Division
of Historical and Cultural Affairs, in the amount of $13,134.00. The funds will be
used to continue the City’s Historic Preservation Planning Program, which has
been in existence for over 35 years.
#4888 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Substantial Amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Action Plan to Outline the Proposed Use of
Supplemental CDBG-CV Funds to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to the
Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution (i) approves a Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2020 Annual Action Plan to outline the proposed use of additional CDBG
Program funding for CDBG-CV Grants that is available pursuant to the CARES
Act to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and (ii)
authorizes the Mayor to file an application for financial assistance with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for such funding.
GUY
Rev. 1
#4855 Sub. 1 Ord. 20-043 Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code to Permanently Add
Juneteenth to City Employee Holidays with Pay (3rd & Final
Reading)
Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review
and approval. This Substitute Ordinance amends Chapter 40 of the City Code,
Section 40-332(a), by permanently adding Juneteenth, also referred to as
Freedom Day, to the list of City employee holidays with pay to commemorate the
abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865, the day that the news of the Emancipation
Proclamation finally reached some of the last people in America still held in
bondage. The Substitute Ordinance shall be deemed effective as of May 1, 2021.
WALSH
#4889 A Resolution Adopting the 2020 Update to the New Castle County Multi-
Jurisdictional All Hazard Plan
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution adopts the 2020 update to the New Castle County
Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan, as approved by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.

Items VII & VIII

VII. Petitions and Communications
VIII. Adjournment